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Trump Proposes Automatic Green Cards for Foreign Graduates of U.S. Colleges Amid Biden Era

Jun 21, 2024, 12:36 PM

Former President Donald Trump has announced a significant shift in his immigration policy, proposing to grant automatic green cards to foreign students who graduate from U.S. colleges. This policy would apply to all graduates, including those from two-year community colleges. Trump made these remarks during an interview on the All-In Podcast with billionaire tech guys, emphasizing the need to retain talent from prestigious institutions like Harvard and MIT, as well as other notable schools. The proposal has sparked a wide range of reactions, with supporters arguing it would help retain skilled labor and critics warning it could turn universities into 'visa mills' and undermine American workers by increasing competition for jobs and housing. Some conservative voices, including Steve Bannon, have strongly opposed the plan, suggesting it would lead to a massive influx of foreign workers and calling for a reduction in the number of foreign students allowed in the U.S. The proposal marks a departure from Trump's previous stance on immigration, which focused on reducing both legal and illegal immigration. Notably, this idea was first championed by Hillary Clinton in 2015. This announcement comes after President Joe Biden's administration has also been grappling with immigration policy.